Dude, it seems that the Cardinals are about to net my favorite player as a youngster, John Smoltz. Oh, if only those posters in my room donned the Birds on the Bat circa 1996… Question being, how do you feel about the (at this point likely) move? I’m tickled pink, since I feel a move to a familiar league, familiar hitters, friendly ballpark and the magic of Dave Duncan can get him back on track, not to mention brief setup stints will prolong his shoulder and maintain his effectiveness (last 7 starts compiled a 0.64 ERA through the first two innings–highly effective, imo). Good move by the Cards, or is my beloved Smoltzie done?

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